About Marquiss
The surname Marquiss is of French origin and is derived from the title "marquis," which refers to a noble rank below a duke but above an earl or count. The name Marquiss is an occupational surname, indicating that the original bearer of the name was likely a person who worked for or served a marquis. Over time, the surname Marquiss has evolved and may also have been adopted as a hereditary surname by individuals who were granted or claimed noble status.
The surname Marquiss is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Marquiss based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Marquiss is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Marquiss in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Marquiss using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.